In 2016, Texas Republicans put forward a bill to secede from
the United States. The action was a retaliation to what those in the state saw as
the overreach of the federal government and the intrusion into ordinary
people’s lives. This is just a hint into what type of place Texas is.
the United States. The action was a retaliation to what those in the state saw as
the overreach of the federal government and the intrusion into ordinary
people’s lives. This is just a hint into what type of place Texas is.
When most
people think of America, some version of Texas pops into their mind. They are
the ALL American State, right? To the rest of the world, the U.S. is a place
where people pursue individualism and liberty with passion, but Texas is even extra ‘American’ than the rest of the country, at least
to the outside observer.
As you might imagine, people who haven’t been to the states before face a bit of a steep learning curve. While just about anyone from The
Western world can fit in rather easily in New York or Los Angeles, adjusting to Texas is a little more complex. So, let’s talk about some things to
NOT do while you are in Texas.
Western world can fit in rather easily in New York or Los Angeles, adjusting to Texas is a little more complex. So, let’s talk about some things to
NOT do while you are in Texas.
Do NOT Rely On Public Transport
Texas, like California, is
designed almost entirely around the private motor vehicle. There are public
transport facilities, but they tend to be concentrated in the downtown areas of
the state’s largest cities: Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Elsewhere, you’ll need
a truck or a 4×4 to get around. Sorry. Public transport is probably the only
thing that is not bigger in Texas!
designed almost entirely around the private motor vehicle. There are public
transport facilities, but they tend to be concentrated in the downtown areas of
the state’s largest cities: Dallas, Houston, and Austin. Elsewhere, you’ll need
a truck or a 4×4 to get around. Sorry. Public transport is probably the only
thing that is not bigger in Texas!
Do NOT Pick A Hotel At Random
Don’t just type hotel near Surfside Beach into Google and expect to get the results you want. Choosing
the right hotel in Texas requires expertise and determination. Not all hotels
in the state are up to code, so choose a hotel that is FEMA-approved. Then look
at the selection of amenities and if it is near to the location you want to
explore. Do some research on the vicinity and make sure it is in a low crime
neighborhood. Better to be safe than sorry, because we all know that in Texas
everyone and their grandma is packin’!
the right hotel in Texas requires expertise and determination. Not all hotels
in the state are up to code, so choose a hotel that is FEMA-approved. Then look
at the selection of amenities and if it is near to the location you want to
explore. Do some research on the vicinity and make sure it is in a low crime
neighborhood. Better to be safe than sorry, because we all know that in Texas
everyone and their grandma is packin’!
Do NOT Be Surprised By Beggars
Texas is one of the
wealthiest states in the union, thanks to oil capital from the Gulf of Mexico.
But that doesn’t mean that everyone is well-off: far from it. If you hit
downtown Dallas or Houston, you’ll find all manner of beggars on the street,
many asking for drug money. Just be vigilant about who is around you and stay
cognizant of your surroundings. Usually, if you don’t bother them, they won’t
bother you.
wealthiest states in the union, thanks to oil capital from the Gulf of Mexico.
But that doesn’t mean that everyone is well-off: far from it. If you hit
downtown Dallas or Houston, you’ll find all manner of beggars on the street,
many asking for drug money. Just be vigilant about who is around you and stay
cognizant of your surroundings. Usually, if you don’t bother them, they won’t
bother you.
Do NOT Go To Texas During Festival Season
This is strictly for budget
reasons. Festivals in Texas tend to be all-consuming and can make the life of
the ordinary traveler challenging. One of the biggest events of the year is
SXSW, which dominates Austin. People from all over the world flood the city,
causing rate hikes at bars and restaurants. Go during the high season, and
you’ll end up spending much more than you budgeted for.
reasons. Festivals in Texas tend to be all-consuming and can make the life of
the ordinary traveler challenging. One of the biggest events of the year is
SXSW, which dominates Austin. People from all over the world flood the city,
causing rate hikes at bars and restaurants. Go during the high season, and
you’ll end up spending much more than you budgeted for.
Do NOT Get Into A Political Debate
If you’re going to Texas,
it’s best to accept it for what it is. Sure, it might offend your highly
refined political sensibilities, but that’s the nature of the place and the
people. Texans are unapologetic about their desire for freedom and independence
and will not like anyone suggesting that bigger government is better. Let Texas
be Texas, and you’ll both get on just fine!
it’s best to accept it for what it is. Sure, it might offend your highly
refined political sensibilities, but that’s the nature of the place and the
people. Texans are unapologetic about their desire for freedom and independence
and will not like anyone suggesting that bigger government is better. Let Texas
be Texas, and you’ll both get on just fine!
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